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973 in England

Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 973.

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Historical records for England in 973

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May

11 May 973

Coronation

Edgar the Peaceful · Bath · House / House of Wessex

Crowned at Bath "Emperor of Britain

Other events (month unknown)

973

Coronation

Edgar the Peaceful · Bath · House / House of Wessex

Crowned as King & gains the homage of eight Princes & the Scottish Kings

973

Coronation

Edgar the Peaceful · Chester · House / House of Wessex

Sails to Chester where 8 English King's swear feality to him

973

Rule of Mercia

Edgar the Peaceful · Northumbria · House / House of Wessex

Succeeds as King of Northumbria & Mercia

973

Rule of Northumbria

Edgar the Peaceful · Northumbria · House / House of Wessex

Succeeds as King of Northumbria & Mercia

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